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Originally Posted by ptgatsby
Working on the opposite functions is more about taking a situation in which your normal method of thinking isn't suitable.
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Jung says: "So long as the ego feels subordinate to the unconscious subject, and the feeling is aware of something higher and mightier than the ego, the type (Fi) is normal. Although the thinking type is archaic, its reductive tendencies help to compensate the occasional fits of trying to exalt the ego of the subject." P. 249-50, The Portable Jung.
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To me, this is saying that Thinking is important to the Fi and that is would be good strengthen Te so it can be a greater compensation to keep Fi on track. Not to work it up to replace Fi, but to become more adept with it so that it can support Fi better.
I think it would be a better and more effective way for a INFP to try and balance themselves than to try to force themselves into a different situation to "get tougher" necessarily. Exercise the supporting functions in a intentional way through progressive actions and I think the INFP will become more of what their personal best is and they will naturally gravitate out to pursue activities that they can express that in.